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THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (AUGUST 12, 2012)

posted Aug 7, 2012, 7:08 AM by Jonathan Watt

Exodus 16:2–15; Ephesians 4:1–16;
John 6:22–35; Jesus Is the True and Living Bread from Heaven: Having rescued Israel
“out of the land
of Egypt” (Ex. 16:6), the
Lord manifested His glory and made Himself known to His people. He fed them
with “meat to eat” in the evening, and with “bread from heaven” in the morning
(Ex. 16:4, 8, 12). But now, the “true bread from heaven,” which the Father
gives to you, is the Son, “who comes down from heaven and gives life to the
world” (John 6:32–33). Whoever comes to Him “shall not hunger,” and whoever
believes in Him “shall never thirst.” He is “the bread of life,” who gives
Himself to you as “the food that endures to eternal life” (John 6:27, 35). By
the gracious working of God you believe in Him, by the calling of one Spirit
through the Gospel, so that you also have “one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
one God and Father of all” (Eph. 4:4–6). As you eat His one Body in the Holy
Supper, so you belong to the one Body of His Church, in which you “are to grow
up in every way into Him who is the head” (Eph. 4:16).

Witness

A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS OF AMERICAN
EVANGELICALISM...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public
Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor
Todd Wilken. This week's topics include: The Bible Paraphrase "The
Message," Jesus: The Bread of Life, 3rd Century Martyr Lawrence, Soldiers
Protecting Paul and more. You can listen on-demand at www.issuesetc.org.

Mercy

Life Quote: “What would happen if each of us prayerfully purposed
to tell at least one soul each day that Jesus is the One who has made us, who
cares for us, who died and rose again for us, who blesses us with both physical
and spiritual blessings, and who longs to live in a personal relationship with
us? The Word calls us so to go and tell.” Pastor Jerry Moan, New Testament
professor, Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary, Plymouth, Minnesota
– A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

2012 Military Family Retreat (Part of Operation Barnabus)
September 21-23 at Camp
Okiboji. This retreat is for all military families who have
recently had a family member return form deployment. Please talk to Pastor Watt
if you know of a military family that would benefit from this retreat. There
are flyers on the narthex table.

Building Healthy Families: Did you know that the first week in August is
National Simplify Your Life Week? Its’ proponents suggest that you do something
each day this week to reduce the stress in your life and start enjoying life more.
Books are written and TV shows produced that tell us how to de-stress and get
organized. While these offer some excellent temporary ideas, our Father
encourages us to find refreshment and lasting rest in Him. Find some time this
week to take Him up on His invitation. Lutheran Family Service of Iowa (515)
251-4900.

Habitat for Humanity seeking homeowner for nearly completed house with two bedrooms.
Application and an interview available now. Encourage people in need of housing
to make the call. Call Nancy 641 782-8597 or JoAnn 641-782-4522

Life Together

Attendance Report: July 29, 2012; 85

Prayer Request pads can be found on the Narthex Table. Please fill out the form and give it to Pastor Watt
or place it in the "Prayer Requests" mailbox. Unless otherwise
requested prayer request will be repeated for three (3) Sundays.

Stewardship: Ephesians 4:1-16: St. Paul
ends our Epistle reading with the instruction that, as members of the body of
Christ, we have different gifts and abilities and the body grows and builds
itself up as each part [each one of us] does its work. We are truly in the work
of Christ’s church together.

Talk to Pastor Watt if you would be willing to take
pictures of members for the
church database. (515)462-0566 or Pastor@TrinityCreston.org

You can now access the church directory online! You can also update your church database information.
Please talk to Pastor Watt if you want to get access. Call, eMail or in person.
(515)462-0566 or Pastor@TrinityCreston.org